The Mail-Journal, Volume 7, Number 49, Milford, Kosciusko County, 6 January 1971 — Page 6

THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., Jan. 6, 1971

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fa PLAN JUNE WEDDING — Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hughes of r t Syracuse announce the engagement of their daughter Peggy J° to Bradley Scott ~ Schuldt. son of Mr. and Mrs. WilHam Schuldt, Pierceton. Miss Hughes, a 1968 graduate of Syracuse, is presently a junior at Indiana university where she is majoring in speech and hearing therapy. ■r- Her fiance is a 1968 graduate of Pierceton high school and also a ~ junior at Indiana universitymajoring in business education. He is a member of Ac Acia social fraternity. A June wedding is being planned. j SOROSIS CLUB MEETS WITH MRS. BROWN The Sorosis club of Milford met January 4 at the hopie of Mrs ■ Robert Brown, A report on blind goods was given by Mrs. C. I> Barnes Mrs Don Davidsen gave the lesson On the Lighter Side" bypresenting an interesting and entertaining book report on “Harvest " It was a historical account of agriculture m the US from Columbus to present day and included excerpts from Columbus's diary and writers of the present time Mrs Vernon J, Stutzman was a guest | After the meeting was adjourned refreshments were served The next meeting will be February 1 in lhe home of Mrs Otto Wiggs DECOR Tips On Furnishing Tiny Rooms' By BARBARA HARTUNG Copley Nows Sorvico Q We have an S-by-12-foot roor/wehave used as a sewing room and wish to convert to a multipurpose type room, guest room and reading room But. Hjs so tmy I don’t know how to furmsh-tt It has lots of enclosed closets so we have the entire 8-by-12-feeV to work with Would you suggest something * - A M A Here’s how one designer solved the problem Choose a six-foot-long sleep sofa and place against the eight-foot wall adding one-foqt-square end tables at each end They could hold television, record. player books Suspend lighting over tables Use sofa as a bed for guest room and as a sitting sofa otherwise For added interest and func- *• tion choose a 42-by-18-inch Parsons table to serve as coffee table Select two 18-inch-square benches or rattan

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stools that cah be grouped around the table for added seating or be pushed under the table when not m use to conserve space Q What is the finish Vernis Martin'’ — R.G A Vernis Martin js a type of furniture finish associated with France in die 18th Century It is a brilliant translucent lacquer finish perfected by a family of French artistcraftsmen named Martin The four sons who began careers/ as coach painters, patented j the finish and had a number of Factories m operation tn the mid-1700s Q We have two French chairs upholstered back and arms loose cushions* in our bedroom which need recovering I am, making a new bedspread and draperies of a print fabric blue and white velvet f We have white carpeting and walls What should I use for the chairs'* I immediately thought of blue velvet but I would like to tie in the print fabric - and yet doing them in the print would be too much I think - K L A You could upholster the front and seat of your chairs in blue velvet and upholster the outside arms and back in the print, handsomely coordinating the print fabric A throw pillow in the print would add. too. to - the chairs Q I am moving into a tiny house I am buying The dining room is in an L off the living room and is just 9-by-ll feet which seems terribly small and closed in It is the onlyplace to eat as the kitchen" has no room for a table I am alone and when I have a guest or guests for a sitdown dinner. I don’t have more than three others If I have more I like to serve buffet style W’hat can I do to make this room exciting and an appetizing ■ place instead of a closed-up little box’ -R I S A First 'choose a mural to extend your wall This can do wonders in a small room There are many _ wallpaper murals available in nice color schemes which you could then ■ carry >ut in the room Keep/, the room’s colors light and gay for a maximum feeling of space Use light walls, bright colors for chair cushions table mats and curtains Use a meta! frame for your table which you could also do in a bright color Then top it with glass This takes up less room visually than a solid top Use lightly scaled chairs — perhaps just two around the table Keep two others elsewhere (in living room or bedroom» for pressing into service when necessary Concentrate on interesting pictures. prints, photographs or accessories for your remaining wall or walls to give you something pleasant to look at Please send questions for Decor Score to Gopley News Sen ice. P 0 Box 2483, Station A. La Mesa. Calif 92041 LAKELAND LOCALS Mr and Mrs Robert Murray and son Mike of r 4 Syracuse and MH. Reba McConnell of Goshen have returned from a holiday trip to Dover. Del., and a visit with Major and Mrs. William L. Koerner and four sons Mr. and Mrs Richard Carwile of Syracuse have returned from a two-week Florida vacation and a visit with relatives at Louisville, Ky„ enroute home ' Mr. and Mrs Ron Keith Vanover and family and Mrs. Vanover's mother. Mrs. Rosie Keen of Milford spent the Christmas holidays in Chicago. 11l yisjting friends

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•* * ■ - i * ■ 1 ~. - TRIPLE TREAT — Three fondues, each taking its flavor cue from a drink traditionally served at cocktail parties, can lend fun to holiday parties. “Dippers” can be chenks of crusty bread, fruit and vegetables. \ 9 .

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Providing food that is excitingly different, as well as taste-tempting for the holiday party is the aim of every party host and hostess Ideas and recipes for party food given today were inspired by Mexico and Europe The recipes for Mexican fireballs and chili con queso are from the former country the fondue creations were inspired by the fondue pot of Europe Both sets can star at holiday cocktail parties and open houses And the party theme also can complement the food or vice versa , .- The Mexican fireballs are really miniature meatballs with surprise centers The centers include olives, pineapple tidbits water chestnuts and raisins The chili Con queso dip which' can be served with tortilla or corn chips is made from canned tomato sauce green chilies pimiento and cheese The fondue recipes take their cue from drinks traditionally served at cocktail parties Suggested ac companiments are crusty bread, crisp raw vegetables and fresh fruits Special fondue equipment is festive and keeps the mixture hot and bubbly to the last But fondue can also be prepared in any heavy pan on the range then set over a candle warmer for sen

mg Golden Choose Fondue I lb Cheddar cheese, shred- ) ded, .1 tbsp flour, 14 oz Scotch whisky. 1 small bottle (7 oz * club soda 1 'sp Worcestershire sauce 4 tsp I dry mustard.. 1 tbsp butter 1 egg, lightly beaten French or Italian bread cut tn chunks each with crust Toss shredded cheese with flour Combine Scotch club soda seasonings and butter m a fondue pot or soucepan and bring to a simmer Add cheese a handful at a time. , stirring constantly and allowing it to melt before adding more Cook stirring, until j cheese nas melted and mixture thickens Add a little <W the hot cheese mixture to the beaten egg and then stir back into pan Stir smooth Sene with crusty chunks of bread for dipping Makes 4 servings Manhattan Swiss Fondue 1 lb Swiss cheese, shredded 1 tbsp flour, 14 cups dry white wine 14 oz bourbon. 4 oz sweet vermouth, apples and pears cored and cut m chunks Toss shredded cheese with

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flour Pour wine into fondue pot- or saucepan and bring just to simmer over low heat. Add cheese a handful at a time stirring constantly, and allowing it to melt before adding more When cheese has melted and mixture is smooth, slowly stir m bourbon and sweet vermou.h Serve with fruit pieces Makes about 4 servmgs Mushroom-Martini Fondue i can 104 oz condensed cream of mushroom soup, 4 cup mHk 4 ib. white American cheese, shredded. 14 oz gin. 4 oz dry vermouth Raw vegetables for dipping — carrot and celery sticks, radishes cauliflowereis. mushroom caps, etc Combine soup and milk in a fondue pot or saucepan Bring slowly to a simmer, stirring occasionally Add cheese gradually, stirring to melt before adding more When all Cheese has melted, stir m gin and vermouth, stir smooth Serve with raw vegetables Makes 4 servings | Mexican Fireballs 1 lb ground beef chuck.

1 egg, beaten. 1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs 4 cup minced onion. 3 tbsps tomato paste, . 2 tbsps diced green chilies, 2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce, 4 tsp garlic salt. 4 tsp. monosodium glutamate, small ripe or green olives, pineapple tidbits, water chestnuts, raisins etc for stuffing. 1-3 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 3 tbsps sesame seeds Mix first 9_ ingredients together well Form into 1-in-ch balls stuffing each with ripe or green olive, pineapple tidbit. 4 water chestnut, raisins etc Coat balls with cheese mixed with sesame seeds Place on baking pan Bake at 425 degrees 15 to 18 minutes Serve hot Makes about 40 appetizers Chili Con Qumo 3 tbsps butter 2 tbsps cornstarch. 1 (8 oz.» can tomato sauce with onions. 4 tsp salt. 3 tbsps diced green chilies, 3 tbsps diced pimiento, 3 ' drops liquid red pepper seasoning. 4 lb Jack or mild Cheddar Melt butter in small saucepan Stir in cornstarch Add tomato sauce with onions, salt, chfiies, pimiento and red pepper seasoning Cook, stirring, over low heat until hot Add cheese stir constantly, until melted Serve hot as dip with tortilla or corn chips Makes about 2 cups SILVER THIMBLE CLUB IN JANUARY MEETING MONDAY The January meeting of the Silver Thimble club of Milford was held with Mrs. Charles Weisser on Monday evening. The 1971 president, Mrs. Philip Campbell, opened the meeting. The club collect was read in unison. The following officers gave their reports: Mrs. Steven Haab, Mrs. Glenn Price, Jr., Mrs.-Frank Beer, Jr., Mrs. Jesse Beer and Mrs. W’eisser. New club books were given out. During the devotional period, Mrs. Lewis Speicher read "My Daily Creed.” “Take My Life and Let It Be” was sung by the members: At the close of the evening, the hostess and Miss Priscilla Haab served refreshments of chicken salad and coffee to their guests. Mrs. Robert Kaiser also assisted her mother during the evening. Mrs. Arthur Haab received a gift. WILLARD RICHARDSON S HAVE HOLIDAY GUESTS Mr. and Mrs. Willard Richardson of Milford had as their guests over the Christmas holidays Mr. and Mrs. Joe Richardson and son of Crown Point; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Nelson and two children from Rockford, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Richardson and two children from Milford; Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Richardson front Syracuse; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Beeson and three children from Warsaw and Eldon Thomson from SyracuseAlso present were Tish and Bill who still live at home and Ruth Richardson, a sister of Mr. Richardson who lives with her brother

Round Table Ladies Elect New Officers The Ladies of the Round Table of Syracuse met Monday evening in the home of Mrs. Paul Rush with 15 members present. Mrs. John Naab presided during the business meeting. Miss Kairel Hollingsworth led the pledges to the American and Christian flags. The usual order of business followed. A special nod of thanks was given to Mrs. Vernon Beckman and Mrs. Harold Arnold for their responsibility of the blind goods sales. Season’s greetings were read from Mrs. James B. Dean/Indiana federation president, and Mrs. Wallace Stouder, county president. A reminder was made of the county convention to be March 31 at Leesburg. The club voted to contribute to Latin American Scholarship, Dimes for Art, Musical Dimes, CARfc, Radio Free Europe, County Nurses Scholarship, and Sangralea Valley for Boys. A contribution for the Cardinal Learning Center will be discussed at the next meeting. A review of the constitution was made with the note that the constitution committee would welcome any suggestions for additions or revisions. The group was pleased to reinstate Mrs. Michael Neff as an active member for next year. New Officers The following officers were elected for the 1971-72 club year: President — Mrs. Clarence Schoeff Vice-president — • Mrs. David Spray Secretary — Mrs. Paul Rush Treasurer — Mrs. James Nelson A lovely memorial service in honor of Mrs. Mabel Louise Connolly was presented by Mrs. Oayton Mock. Mrs. James Alford presented a most informative program, “So. Sew.” Her program included samples of several sewing processes such as neck treatment, hems, shortening coats and how to construct lined draperies. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be January 18 at the home of Mrs. John Naab with a guest speaker, Sgt. Meeks of the Ligonier State Police Post presenting a program concerning “The Use and Abuse of Drugs.” His program will include a talk and a film presentation. Mrs. Mock is in charge.

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ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT— Mrs. George (Patricia) Dykes of Owensboro, Ky.. announce the engagement of her daughter, Deborah Sue Miller, to Leslie T. (“Butch”) Mulligan 11, sonofMr. and Mrs. Leslie T. Mulligan, also of Owensboro. Miss Miller is also the daughter of Loyal Miller of Goshen. Miss Miller and Mr. Mulligan are both seniors at Owensboro high school. No date has been set for the wedding. GIRL SCOUTS HOLD SKATING PARTY SATURDAY The girl scouts of junior troop 225. Milford, enjoyed an ice skating and sledding party Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merril Rink at Waubee lake. ’ Mr. and Mrs. Steven Haab of r 1 Syracuse entertained at dinner Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Haab and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Haab of Milford and Miss Priscilla Haab of Goshen.

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